“The Caravan Magazine judges love this layout for its versatility tailor-made for a young family. There’s more to this layout than initially meets the eye. Yes, parents can have the double bed and two young family members get the bunks, and two more can claim the sofas in the lounge as single beds.
“That’s straightforward. But picture this: the rear bedroom can be exclusively a kids’ zone. The two eldest kids get the bunks, and two more little caravanners can get the double bed – one in a carrycot, perhaps.
“And the parents can create their own, very separate ‘bedroom’ from the lounge seating.
“So, the brilliance of the 868’s layout is its adaptability. Furthermore, the shower and toilet zone is in the centre of the caravan, with doors at both ends, so it’s easy to allocate shower turns to those sleeping in the bedroom and then those sleeping in the lounge.
“This is an 8ft-wide, twin-axle, spacious six- berth caravan with a price tag that places it in the affordability bracket.
“The crucial factor on price is that Elddis has created, for 2026, the new Whirlwind range in response to a market that has become increasingly price driven. Whirlwinds are lower in price than the long- established Avante models that they replace. So, this big family caravan, at £30,749, is now within reach of more buyers.
“Tailor-made for a young family, with budget at its heart, and spaciousness that few caravans can beat… The Elddis Whirlwind 868 is impressive on all levels.
“A brilliant layout designed for versatility, and an all-up weight that puts it within range of a great many tow vehicles, ensure it has wide appeal. Its styling is modern and simple, yet conveys an air of elegance. And it’s superbly crafted to compete in a price-driven market.
“For all those reasons, it won its class – Best Family Caravan – and then took the overall, coveted title, Caravan of the Year.
“Congratulations, Elddis, on a great family caravan!”
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